Established in 1999, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab gives therapists a competitive advantage and uses cutting-edge technology to enhance their skills.  We're proud to educate tomorrow's therapists and make today's therapists professionals in their trade . Find out how you can be a part of the new world of OT today. 

Hand & Upper Extremity​ Rehab

Kendyl Brock Hunter, OTR/L, CHT 

Kendyl has over 20 years of both clinical and administrative experience. She is the owner of Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Cleveland, Inc., and a partner in Benchmark Therapy, an outpatient rehabilitation agency serving the North Georgia area.


In addition to her professional successes, Kendyl formerly served as the Chair of the White County Board of Education in Northeast GA, a position she held for 12 years.  With a passion for learning, she brings a passion for teaching! 

Cleveland, GA​

Our Mission


Experience

1990-91 Centennial Medical Center, Parkview Hospital, Nashville
1991 Contract Services
  - Regional Healthcare Facilities, Nashville
  - Mid State Rehabilitation Services - Nashville
  - Medical Personnel Pool - Nashville
1991 Pinnacle Rehabilitation Facilities of Georgia - Atlanta
1991-92 The Adaptive Learning Center - Atlanta
1992 Contract Services
  - Advanced Rehabilitations, Inc - Marietta
  - Comprehensive Medical Resources - Decatur
  - West Paces Ferry Hospital - Atlanta
  - The Hug Center - Atlanta
  - Novacare, Inc. - Valley Forge, PA
1992-94 Parkway Regional Medical Center - Miami Beach
1992-93 Contract Services
  - South Florida Rehab Center, Inc - Hallandale
  - Rehab Specialists of South Florida - Hallandale
  - Professional Health Care Services - Hollywood

  - Rehabworks of FL -  Clearwater

1994-95 The Physical Therapy Center - Gainesville

1995-98 The Hand Treatment Center - Atlanta
1995-99 Lanier Park Hospital - Gainesville

1999 - Present Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of
Cleveland

2000 - Present    Benchmark Hand Clinic - Cleveland

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National Presentations
  • ​Anatomical Review and Clinical Synopsis of the Arm, Wrist & Hand
  • ​Differential Diagnosis/Treatment of Common UE Disorders
  • Acute Wound Care
  • Clinical Application in the use of Therapeutic Modalities
  • Current Protocols in the use of PAMs
  • From Hot Packs to Hot Tamales
  • Integrating Modalities into your Treatment Plan·      
  • Fracture Treatment and Therapeutic Interventions  
  • Modality Basics 
  • Hand Therapy from A-Z
  • Pediatric Interventions
  • The Aging Adult
  • Therapeutic Modalities for the Hand Therapist
  • Tips and Pearls for the Upper Extremity
  • Treatment of Common Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Disorders
  • Splinting Strategies
  • Clinical Management of Boutonniere Deformity
  • Comprehensive Management of Upper Extremity Injuries
  • Splinting for Dummies 
  • Therapeutic Management of Acute and Post-traumatic Wounds

Education

University of Central Arkansas - OT Program, 1989
Advanced Certification - HTCC Certified Hand Therapist, 1995


​Memberships, Awards and Professional Contributions

  • President-elect American Society of Hand Therapy 
  • Current member:  ASHT, NBCOT, HTCC, AOTA,  GHUESIG, GOTA  
  • Previous member:  TOTA, FOTA
  • Past President Georgia Occupational Therapy Licensure Board
  • Past chair Georgia HUE Special Interest Group
  • Past reimburse chair Georgia Occupational Therapy Assoc.     
  • Past secretary Georgia American Society of Hand Therapists
  • Sub-chair position for five different annual ASHT conferences
  • Item Writer for the Continuing Education Program for ASHT.
  • Editor of Hand Therapy Certification Study Module for PAMS CD
  • Nashville State Technical Institute Award for Contributions Made to the OTA program
  • Two-time winner ASHT Outstanding Committee Member Award
  • GOTA – Barbara E. Grant Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Practice of Occupational Therapy
  • Brenau University School of OT Clinical Adjunct Faculty·
  • Provided professional hand therapy services and diagnostic support to Atlanta Falcons players and medical trainers
  • Expert witness for medical malpractice cases
  • Committee member for the 2008, 2010 Hand Therapy Think Tank Ithaca, New York

Publications and Presentations

​"Beyond hand therapy: Shaping Lives",Pulse Magazine 2007


Invited Speaker for the following organizations:

  • Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association 
  • American Society of Hand Therapists
  • Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
  • Texas Occupational Therapy Association
  • Greater Los Angeles Hand Society
  • GA Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group


LICENSURE NUMBERS
GAOT:  OT001075
NBCOT: 004183
HTCC: 95511000452